Tornados force changes, don’t stop learning
Districts ready for new school year following spring tornados.
Libraries receive grants from Laura Bush foundation
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries announced that 238 school libraries are being awarded $1.1 million in grants for 2012. The schools receive grants of up to $5,000 to expand, update and diversify their library book collections. Kentucky public schools receiving money from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries include: Fairview High School (Fairview Independent); Henry F. Moss [...]
“Pledge to Read” this summer
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear join to support the Kentucky Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Programs for 2012. This year’s themes are “Dream Big” (early literacy and children) and “Own the Night” (teens). Watch a brief video from Jane Beshear promoting summer reading here. Teachers and parents are encouraged to help children use “Find [...]
